How we make sure your insurance claim gets paid out
…and you look after your home in the process One in five home insurance claims were refused in 2013 and 2014 according to research by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The ABI believe the main reasons why claims are refused are misconceptions by policyholders about what they are covered for and what constitutes a valid […]
Are you winter ready?
Make sure you are prepared in case the weather takes a turn for the cold, especially if you are going away over Christmas. It may be unseasonable mild at the moment (and for many people that’s causing devastating flooding issues) but our British weather has a habit of surprising us. Should the temperatures take a […]
Meet Robert Turner
Meet Robert Turner, at the end of 2014 his home was devastated by a fire that left no room untouched. The repairs to Robert’s home are now complete, so Aviva visited him in the Isle of Wight and met many of the people involved in giving him back a beautiful home. Aviva Claims Story It’s […]
Travel Insurance Cash Limits in Greece 2015
If you are travelling to Greece this summer and worried about the current financial turmoil, there’s some positive news on the insurance front. Holiday makers have been advised to take cash with them to Greece to cover all expenses in case they can’t withdraw currency from the local Greek banks, leaving travellers vulnerable if they […]
How much contents insurance cover do I need?
Calculate how much contents cover you need with our walkabout valuation guide. One of the most common reasons claims get refused or not paid out in full is often down to a simple mistake by the policyholder. It’s very easy to underestimate the value of all your contents in your home. When asked to put […]
Severe Storm Warning 14 Jan 2015
Violent storm/storm force winds will affect the UK, between the evening of Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th January 2015. Heavy rain will also affect western Britain, particularly western Scotland. Property damage is expected.
Car Key Left in Car – Are You Insured?
If your car is left unattended with the keys in it, should your claim be automatically denied? The Ombudsmans thinks many claims are unfairly turned down.
Can drinking on holiday invalidate your insurance?
For many people, their holidays have turned into a nightmare when they have suffered an injury only to find out their insurance company won’t pay out.
Making an Insurance Claim
As an independent insurance broker I watched the BBC Watchdog lead article “Thinking of making an insurance claim” on the 6th October edition with great interest.